Free Tax Preparation
and Filing with FREE FILE

Thanks to Free File, a public-private partnership between the IRS and brand-name tax software companies, 70 percent of all U.S. taxpayers can prepare and file their federal tax returns online for FREE from home or anywhere they are comfortable accessing the internet.

Free Federal and State Tax Preparation

Twenty-two states sponsor state Free File programs modeled on the IRS Free File program, allowing taxpayers to prepare both their federal and state returns for free at one time. Find a list of Free File states here.

Who is Eligible?

If your adjusted gross income was $57,000 or less in 2011, you can use Free File to prepare your taxes for free. Free File is especially geared to people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can return up to $5,700 to hard-working families. Use the online EITC calculator to see if you qualify.

Why Should You Use Free File?

Taxes can be, well, taxing. Free File does the hard work. There’s no need to be a tax expert. The software provides step-by-step guidance to help you get a more accurate tax return. It also helps you get all the tax credits and deductions you deserve. Returns can be transmitted electronically for free with IRS e-file. Best of all, if you use e-file and select direct deposit, you can get your refund in as few as 7-10 business days. All for FREE!

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